Postgraduate Scholarships at the University of Southampton – Fully Funded to UK

Postgraduate Scholarships at the University of Southampton Fully Funded to UK

The University of Southampton is currently offering fully funded postgraduate research scholarships to both UK and international students seeking to pursue PhD and postgraduate research degrees at the university. These scholarships are available for a wide range of research projects.

Founded in 1952, the University of Southampton has a rich history dating back to 1862. It is known for combining academic excellence with an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to research.

With over £525 million in annual turnover, the university has a staff of around 6,200 members and over 16,000 undergraduates and 7,600 postgraduates across its five campuses in Southampton and one in Winchester, in the south of England. In 2012, the university opened a campus in Malaysia, providing students with opportunities to study engineering degrees across both countries.

As one of the UK’s top research universities, Southampton has 33% of its research rated as world-leading and an additional 51% rated as internationally excellent. The university attracts talent from around the world, with 35% of its academic staff and 29% of its students coming from outside the UK.

The University of Southampton Scholarship offers fully funded studentships for four years, with a starting stipend of £19,237 per year (tax-free).

To be eligible, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a 2:1 grade or its equivalent, and must apply for a research project from the available opportunities.

They must also meet the admission and English language requirements of the university, as well as the specific criteria of the project they are applying for.

Applicants will need to provide their personal details, two academic references from their most recent place of study, academic transcripts of their undergraduate and Master’s degrees, if applicable, degree certificates, English language qualifications if required, a CV, and a personal statement. Other documents may be required depending on the chosen program.

For further information and to apply, interested candidates can visit the official website.

The application deadline varies based on the chosen research project.